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17 of the most successful ad campaigns of all time

Ad campaigns that proved wildly successful
Sunkist Oranges: 1907
Guinness: 1929
Coca-Cola: 1930s
De Beers: 1948
Pan American Coffee Bureau: 1952
Volkswagen: 1959
Avis: 1962
Clairol: 1962
American Express: 1975
Apple: 1984
Wendy’s: 1984
Nike: 1988
Levi Strauss & Co: 1992
California Milk Processing Board: 1993
Old Spice: 2010
Dove: 2013
Always: 2015
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Ad campaigns that proved wildly successful

Did you know we see up to 10,000 marketing messages a day, according to some researchers? That means an ad campaign has to be something really special to stick in our minds and influence our decisions.

We've rounded up 17 of the most memorable and successful ads of all time, including some that arguably changed the world. From Coca-Cola to Clairol, read on to discover which brands transformed their fortunes forever with amazing advertisements.

All dollar amounts in US dollars

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Frances Carruthers

04 April 2025

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